Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Weekend in Columbus - My First Buckeyes Tailgate!

Mommy, daddy, Bailey, and I headed down for what was an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL weekend in Columbus this past weekend! Gammy met us in Columbus too so we (mommy, daddy, Bailey, Aunt Kristi, Uncle Dustin, Addison, Wrigley, Gammy, and myself) were all together!!!! Friday afternoon/evening we spent playing at the house!

Saturday morning we headed to my (and I think cousin Addison's) first tailgate!!! Mommy and daddy were so excited to show me where they went to college as this is an extra-special place for them. This isn't only the place they spent 4 years making great friends, having the time of their lives, cheering on the Buckeyes, and of, course, learning a little too (I mean, gaining a vast amount of knowledge) but this is also the place where my mommy and daddy met and fell in love!


Addison and I were all bundled up for a typical chilly, late fall tailgate. We enjoyed the scenic views of part of Ohio State's Campus and got a close up of "The Shoe." This didn't look like any "shoe" I have ever seen or worn (not even daddy's size 14 shoes)! But nonetheless, it was quite a site! Mommy and daddy later explained to me that it wasn't the type of shoe you wear on your foot but it is actually referred to as "The Horseshoe" and many people shorten it to "The Shoe." I further learned, that it is called "The Horseshoe" because at one point in time and for many, many years, the stadium was in the shape of a horseshoe with one of the ends being open. However, Ohio State (and the Buckeyes) have grown to be a very large college and a very popular football team that they had to add seats to the open end of the stadium now making it closed (and hence, taking away the "horseshoe" shape but the nickname will always remain).

Addison and I enjoyed tailgating where we ate our snacks, walked around to see all of the excited people, and met some of mommy and daddy's friends!

All bundled up, riding in the wagon, enjoying the sites.


Stopping for a few pictures in front of "The Shoe!"


Enjoying our snacks on Gammy's lap. Addison is a very good sharer!
LOVING cuddling with Gammy!
"So mommy, this is how "excited" people act!?!?!"
MY mommy!
Our family, back at the place where it all began!
Mommy's good friend, Corinne!
I loved Corinne!
Mommy's good friend, Nicole!
Everyone having a good time at the bar! (I was partied out and back at Aunt Kristi's napping).

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